HAITI — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on June 25, 2026, regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. More than 330,000 Haitians in the U.S. currently hold TPS.

Doctors Without Borders USA CEO Tirana Hassan recently visited Haiti ahead of the court's decision. "I recently visited Haiti to connect with my Doctors Without Borders colleagues and patients in several medical programs," Hassan said. "What I witness is a humanitarian crisis. Public services have all but collapsed. Many residents have fled the capital altogether, while those who remain face chronic insecurity and diminishing access to essential services, including water, sanitation, and medical care."

Armed groups took control of most of Port-au-Prince in 2024, and specific neighborhoods remain under the control of these groups. In 2026, more than 2,300 people have been killed in Haiti. The World Health Organization estimates that over 60% of Port-au-Prince's medical facilities are either closed or only partly functional. Nearly 1.5 million people have fled their homes in Haiti due to the violence.

Admissions to Doctors Without Borders' main sexual violence clinic in Port-au-Prince have nearly tripled since 2022, now exceeding 250 admissions per month. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that Haiti is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere. The Trump administration has argued that Haiti is safe enough for TPS to end.

"Our message is clear: people should not be returned to places where violence and insecurity make it unsafe to live, work, or access basic services, including medical care," Hassan said. "That reality should guide any decisions about the future of TPS."